stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors

2

: one that has a stake in an enterprise

3

: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action

stakeholding

ˈstāk-ˌhōl-diŋ 

noun

Examples of stakeholder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By bringing all these stakeholders together in one place, the researchers aim to address compatibility challenges and accelerate the development of industry standards for server-supporting infrastructure. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026

The county’s boardroom was busier than usual as interested stakeholders, including Rays CEO Ken Babby and Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater, watched from the audience. —Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026

In her letter, Gluesenkamp Perez asked the Commerce Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to partner with local governments and stakeholders to explore ways to expedite the removal and euthanasia of sea lions. —Haris Alic, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026

Acting Child Advocate Christina Ghio said that while that may be the case, such a committee would help move reforms forward by bringing key stakeholders to the table in a systematic way. —Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stakeholder

• officeholder
• beholder
• bondholder
• cardholder
• freeholder
• householder
• landholder
• leaseholder
• lienholder
• placeholder
• shareholder
• slaveholder

Legal Definition

stakeholder

noun

stake·​hold·​er ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 

1

: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation

2

: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking